MCSO: Wanted man leads deputy on high-speed chase

Published: Friday, March 15, 2013 at 4:54 p.m.

Last Modified: Friday, March 15, 2013 at 4:54 p.m.

REDDICK - A man with several warrants for his arrest, including for sexual battery, was taken into custody Thursday.

Sheriff's Deputy William Blair received information that Ronald Lee Griffin Jr. was a driving in the 10000 block of Northwest 160th Street and went to the area. He saw Griffin, who drove away.

Blair gave chase and, with speeds reaching approximately 110 mph, Griffin eventually pulled into the driveway of a residence in the 16000 block of Northwest 102nd Court, got out of his car and walked toward the home. The deputy apprehended Griffin and took him to the Marion County Jail.

In addition to the sexual battery charge, Griffin, 28, faces charges of driving on a suspended license and felony feeling or attempting to elude a police officer.

<p>REDDICK - A man with several warrants for his arrest, including for sexual battery, was taken into custody Thursday.</p><p>Sheriff's Deputy William Blair received information that Ronald Lee Griffin Jr. was a driving in the 10000 block of Northwest 160th Street and went to the area. He saw Griffin, who drove away.</p><p>Blair gave chase and, with speeds reaching approximately 110 mph, Griffin eventually pulled into the driveway of a residence in the 16000 block of Northwest 102nd Court, got out of his car and walked toward the home. The deputy apprehended Griffin and took him to the Marion County Jail.</p><p>In addition to the sexual battery charge, Griffin, 28, faces charges of driving on a suspended license and felony feeling or attempting to elude a police officer.</p><p><i>- Austin L. Miller</i></p>